I would love to see D Hall back. But also get Winfield. If we can't get Winfield we need to look at trying to sign a Safety before the draft. I'd like to head into the draft trying to fill as less holes as possible and just adding depth, speed and youth.

spudstr04 wrote:@UkRedskin1: Sounds like Wilson's cap number is around $4million. Cut him and can afford DHall's $2.25million and potentially Winfield too. #Redskins

Didn't think about cutting Josh Wilson. Don't like that move.

Doesn't make a lot of sense, why not restructure his final year to lower his cap hit?

Speaking of restructures... the Skins were roughly $800K under the cap and Hall will count $2.25M this year... Vic Soto's $555K would fall out of the top 51, they still had to come up with about $900K to re-sign Hall.

However, it is interesting that the only player we wanted to keep that we didn't was Lorenzo Alexander.

Again, when is Bruce/Mike winning executive of the year?

the Redskins returned more starters than any other NFL team.

An outfit called Draftmetrics.com did the legwork. They looked at how many players who started eight or more games in 2012 are signed with the same team. The Redskins have the most with 21 (missing only free safety Madieu Williams, chart was compiled before DeAngelo Hall was re-signed last night). The Patriots, Packers, and 49ers kept 19 of their starters while five teams kept 18.

After years of turmoil, the thought of the Redskins being the most stable team in football might take some getting used to.

spudstr04 wrote:@UkRedskin1: Sounds like Wilson's cap number is around $4million. Cut him and can afford DHall's $2.25million and potentially Winfield too. #RedskinsDidn't think about cutting Josh Wilson. Don't like that move.

Doesn't make a lot of sense, why not restructure his final year to lower his cap hit?Speaking of restructures... the Skins were roughly $800K under the cap and Hall will count $2.25M this year... Vic Soto's $555K would fall out of the top 51, they still had to come up with about $900K to re-sign Hall.

thanks 1niksder - I know this FO can finagle things better than most ...

however ... do you think that both Winfield and Hall will be here?

the Redskins need a GM and HC that have the authority and support of the owner like most other NFL franchises

I'm glad to have Hall back at this price. It was either him or a vet FA who would be coming into a new system and team chemistry. He really seemed to improve playing under Morris, IMO, which could mean more good things ahead this year.

Smart move by our FO. And a nice gesture on Hall's part too, as I'm guessing he could have gotten a few hundred thousand extra if he went elsewhere, if not more. (Maybe.)

"I’m never under the assumption that you draft for need. You draft the best available football player on the board. ... Because, in the long run, they are the ones who will help you win the most games." - Scot McCloughan

spudstr04 wrote:@UkRedskin1: Sounds like Wilson's cap number is around $4million. Cut him and can afford DHall's $2.25million and potentially Winfield too. #Redskins

Didn't think about cutting Josh Wilson. Don't like that move.

Doesn't make a lot of sense, why not restructure his final year to lower his cap hit?

I know they have a couple contracts they can restructure, but it seems like Shanny and Allen have been actively trying not to do that anymore. Shouldn't we be applauding that? The team is being run responsibly finally.

I'm glad to see D. Hall coming back. If nothing else, I think this helps us a little in the draft too. Makes us a little less desperate at CB, maybe even safety? I'd still expect to draft players at those positions but hopefully this buys those rookies more time to grow into starters.

Lastly, I'm in total agreement about giving Shanny/Allen a lot of credit for this offseason. I think they've done a great job under really tough circumstances. Probably helped a little by the free agent landscape in general, but I'm still very impressed.